Ginny Mills
Ginny Mills
"Playing Stupid” vs. Tolerating the Test of Time
"Playing Stupid” vs. Tolerating the Test of Time
"Playing Stupid” vs. Tolerating the Test of Time
Monday 7th December 2020
Ginny Mills shares insights on balancing hope and reality in a child's addiction recovery journey, emphasizing patience and self-care for parents.
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Ginny Mills
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!The Waiting Game: Patience and Truth in a Child's Recovery Journey
I know that the truth of either recovery or active addiction is always revealed in good time.
How do you balance hope and reality when your child is battling addiction? In this episode of 'A Dose of Hope', Ginny Mills, an addiction specialist and mother, dives into the tricky dynamics of playing stupid versus tolerating the test of time. Drawing from her own experiences with her son's struggle, Ginny shares candid stories of running him to meetings while he was still entangled in the drug trade.
She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of suspecting deceit and later discovering the truth, whether it was about recovery or relapse. Ginny emphasizes the value of patience and staying in your lane as a parent. She discusses how waiting can bring clarity, revealing whether your child is genuinely on the path to recovery or not. Through her journey, she learned that the truth eventually surfaces, and maintaining firm boundaries is crucial.
Open-step meetings became a lifeline for her, offering stories of long-term sobriety and the power of parental support. This episode isn't just about the child's journey but also about the parent's. Ginny talks about the importance of self-care, consistent observation, and kindness. She encourages parents to share their concerns without losing hope, highlighting the resources available at parentingthroughaddiction.com. From educational videos to group support and private consultations, these tools aim to empower parents to support their child's recovery effectively.
Join Ginny Mills as she offers a heartfelt blend of personal anecdotes and professional advice, providing a beacon of hope for parents navigating the turbulent waters of their child's addiction recovery.